Best version of the series?

[Vuud]

I've never played KH but I like JRPGs in general so I thought about getting this after seeing it on the new release list.

Is this the best version of the KH series? Is it riddled with bugs and gameplay changes that make it worse, etc.? I mostly mean compared to the original PS2 versions since I would probably play it on an emulator otherwise.

[Sieb]

It's the best version if you're not on RDNA3 and can't get it on console..

[AnimatorAlex]

if you have a PS4 or 5. Thats the best version currently

[Vuud]

Originally posted by AnimatorAlex:

if you have a PS4 or 5. Thats the best version currently

I don't, but I also don't have an AMD card so I'm not worried about those issues.

[Seb | セビ]

Originally posted by Vuud:

Originally posted by AnimatorAlex:

if you have a PS4 or 5. Thats the best version currently

I don't, but I also don't have an AMD card so I'm not worried about those issues.

what gpu do you have? there are some people reporting problems on rtx cards,
i dont have any issues on a radeon rx 6600, so this is definitely the best version of the game for me

[Koby]

Obviously PCMasterRace > console peasant any day.

Joking, but of course, PC is always my route to go.

[the_randomizer1889]

Console version if you have it, it's actually optimized and doesn't have framepacing issues.

[Vuud]

Originally posted by Seb | セビ:

Originally posted by Vuud:

I don't, but I also don't have an AMD card so I'm not worried about those issues.

what gpu do you have? there are some people reporting problems on rtx cards,
i dont have any issues on a radeon rx 6600, so this is definitely the best version of the game for me

3060 Ti

[Drake Platinum THE WORLD]

Easily the best version as the console versions cannot be modded at all.

[BigCatRob]

It's pretty subjective to be honest. It's the best way to experience the story as it's all packaged in one collection, but personally I wouldn't say it has the best version of each game.

KH1 Final Mix for example, isn't a port of the PS2 version (which was Japan release only IIRC) because they lost the source code for it. So they had to recreate everything for the HD release. One glaring problem that stuck out to me for this version is the boss fights, especially the late game ones, doesn't translate well to a higher framerate environment.

And KH Re:Chain of Memories is the the PS2 remake of CoM on the GBA. This version, in my opinion, is the worst way to play CoM as the card battle system in Re is significantly flawed in design. Bosses are just stat checks coupled with card RNG. If you have the patience and willing to play it, go for it. Otherwise find a way to play the GBA version or watch the ps2 cutscenes on YouTube.

[the_randomizer1889]

Originally posted by Drake Platinum THE WORLD:

Easily the best version as the console versions cannot be modded at all.

Yeah but at least the framerate isn't crap

[Darkness Muta]

If you use a site like Humble Bundle or Green Man Gaming regularly and have the extra discounts, you are better off getting the full KINGDOM HEARTS INTEGRUM MASTERPIECE as it will run you about $57 there. Whatever you do, do not buy KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- just by itself, get the full complete bundle even if you have to spend the $68 on Steam because they do not have a complete the bundle discount on Steam for this series so you would end up spending another $85 or more to actually complete the set on top of the $35 for the first game.

[Drake Platinum THE WORLD]

Originally posted by the_randomizer1889:

Originally posted by Drake Platinum THE WORLD:

Easily the best version as the console versions cannot be modded at all.

Yeah but at least the framerate isn't crap

The framerates are better on PC what are you on about.

[the_randomizer1889]

Originally posted by Drake Platinum THE WORLD:

Originally posted by the_randomizer1889:

Yeah but at least the framerate isn't crap

The framerates are better on PC what are you on about.

Have fun getting 120 fps without it going nuts. Are you blind?

https://steamcommunity.com/app/2552430/discussions/0/6364229748853628802/

Wow, such a good port XD

[Takfloyd]

Originally posted by Koby:

Obviously PCMasterRace > console peasant any day.

Joking, but of course, PC is always my route to go.

Most Square Enix PC ports are absolutely terrible. All the ports of Final Fantasy games, for example. So the original poster is wise to ask.

Originally posted by seir_:

Modding. It has nothing to do with being toxic. Modding makes PC releases superior.
Unless the PC version is really bugged.

Modding can't fix most of the bad Final Fantasy ports.

For Kingdom Hearts though, I believe this version is just fine. Some things are worse and some are better, but in general it's an improvement, especially since it runs at 60 FPS now.

You may want to emulate 358/2 Days though, because it's not actually playable in this collection, it is just a summary with cutscenes.

[Sting]

There's a few things to keep in mind if you do emulate the original ps2 releases.
The original PS2 release does not let you skip cut scenes, This isn't a big issue unless you start struggling with boss fights.
There's one certain boss fight that a lot of people struggled with back in 02'. The cut scene that leads up to is over two minutes long. That doesn't seem bad until it's your 7th or 8th time re-watching that cut scene.

The Japanese only Final Mix ps2 version does let you skip cut scenes but you'll be stuck with all the menu text in Japanese. Unless there's a translated version floating around.